4K: The Real Top Five .357 Magnum Revolvers ★ G.O.A.T. Edition ★

[@ronaldreagan5535]

France’s MR73 is not only the Rolex of 357’s but combat proven with the GIGN. Simply awesome.

[@donaldsheeley9606]

Tell it to the Nazis with the white flag.

[@portingfreak]

Rolex watches are also Combat proven by the sas or SBS...so nice comparison

[@504Trey]

$HITTY AZZ GUN!!! I CAN $HOOT MY 357 TAURUS BETTER THAN THAT TRA$H!!!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I keep finding that my favorite firearms are typically over fifty years old because of build quality. It's nice that you mention quality and reliability as major factors in your choice of revolvers. I'm glad you presented some very unique firearms as well.

[@tonycallea5433]

Buy a ruger

[@shoelessbandit1581]

@@tonycallea5433 not even ruger matches the quality of older firearms. Their quality is good but they still cut corners and it shows

[@awkward_tendencies]

I’m partial to the S&W Model 19

[@randyhooks1214]

Me too

[@hentai6582]

DK Cawd

[@stever8776]

Early pinned and recessed models are Really beautiful

[@Sparkchaser1]

I’ve had one for 30 years. Beautiful and good shooter

[@gregorygeorgoffairforceret8844]

One of my first guns Model 19 6 inch with wide hammer and trigger and target sights. Dropped a 6 point white tail with one shot.

[@Titan500J]

These are high end revolvers which are great. I personally like the S&W 686 and the Ruger GP 100, there the average man revolvers.

[@marksanford3907]

686 gets my vote all day everyday

[@johnabbott3896]

And I love my GP 100.....

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

Yo; Titan I agree with you. The S&W 686 is my pick. I own both the 686 and the GP100. Both in stainless steel and both are fine weapons . Thank goodness for the 2nd amendment.

[@slimgrowden]

I agree I have a gp100 6”I was going to buy a 357 magnum before we had our first child my wife said no more guns until she gets a baby. So I obliged her my daughter Olive Jean was born on October 16, at 357 pm. Her name is engraved on my revolver. I love the 686 as well but just couldn’t get past the interlocking safety. Seen some videos of them failing and the gun was no longer fireable. Wish they would get rid of the whole thing if you no gun safety it is just not needed. The Ruger was 608 out the door new in the box they really over build the guns it was my choice. They are both great revolvers you really can’t go wrong with either one.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

So I'm not understanding his reasoning. Because the fact is that the Ruger GP100 is the best .357 ever made and the 686 is right up there with it. So since the GP100 os objectively and factually the best built .357 magnum ever made why wouldn't it be on every list of best?

[@dogboy0912]

Your videos are always a joy. There is something nice about listening to a well structured opinion about these very fancy firearms that most of us will never own rather than them just existing in mythology.

[@Wedelj]

I've got to say, those guns look absolutely stunning in the sunlight. The little variations in the finish that don't show up on the table-top are awesome. Well done.

[@LifeSizePotato]

Interesting observation. Maybe I'll try to improve my lighting setup indoors.

[@keithgraham9547]

You should see a Model 27 in blue steel...

[@gorillafunk725]

FINALLY! A review that is global. I love the way a quality revolver feels & shoots. Totally different from semi auto & tactical issues aside just feels more intuitive & pleasurable to fire. If people are willing to pay the the premium for the French & German revolvers to own THE BEST IN THE WORLD ( statement of actual reality & fact) Colt & S&W should take note & go back to what made them famous in the first place. Quality and pride of craftsmanship. I am sure there would be plenty of people who would happily pay $1K more per gun for the quality of their old school revolvers. The irony is that with modern materials and machining tolerances + craftsman quality the US manufacturers could produce better than what they did but do not

[@RU2AIM]

I regularly fire my 6" Ruger Security-Six at ~200yds and I can't believe you didn't include it, *just for me!* - I rarely hit anything but I like saying I shoot it that far... golf ball at 140yds a few months ago, f'got my ammo box, only had 3 speed loaders full. Took til the last round of about the last 10rds to hit the golf ball. ...means I hit it on the 18th 'hole'.

[@60viking]

Perfect.

[@notchagrandpa8875]

Just aim at the noon day sun you'll be close to on target.

[@SamofCR]

@@notchagrandpa8875 If you have never owned one, maybe you should S.T.F.U.

[@SamofCR]

I wish I still had mine.

[@notchagrandpa8875]

@@SamofCR I own several so what's your point, anyone that's ever shot 200yrds with a pistol will tell you you'll need to adjust for elevation if you're aiming at a target 200yrds away, if you just aim straight at the target forget it you'll never hit anything.

[@bungalobill7941]

That Manurhin is a work of art.

[@jbloun911]

@Aniquin lot of love with that price-tag as well

[@CandidZulu]

The Manurhin is a work of industrial art and a cult object. The GIGN still have these guns, but I think they are mostly ornamental and an object of identity.

[@louiscsi1971]

Robert Underdunk Terwilliger the manhurin mr73 is a weapon which is given to the agents who returns to the RAID and to the GIGN because it is a weapon of excellence, created in collaboration with Christian Prouteau creator of the gign and many sport shooters, this weapon is just like the famas a work of art proof that France must continue to create weapons🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@aurelianobuendia5360]

@@CandidZulu not to mention that is built like a tank and not fragile like some others

[@adriaandeleeuw8339]

Was the first .357 I ever shot, later in the day I shot a Korth, Then spent the rest of the day shooting my then Girlfriends S&W Model 19 Combat with six inch Barrel.. Be clear the Manurhin would be my choice as a carry .357.

[@mr.c9582]

Thank you for your video. I read about the Korth .357 30 years ago. It also came with a 9 mm cylinder. You had to order it at the time of the purchase so they could match the cylinders at the factory. Pricey, but true German engineering.I also agree (like many) that the Colt Python is the most beautiful handgun in the world.

[@marcoaerts3178]

My Uncle sticks to his Manurhin for Decades...and he knows why. Regards from Austria

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

Thanks for your honesty. The Manurhin MR 73 is really a fantastic revolver.

[@marquispauljones]

I love my S&W Model 27, the workmanship is awesome

[@Smokercraft427]

That Korth is absolutely gorgeous! And this may sound weird, but the two things I like the most on the Python is the grip angle and the wide, textured hammer.

Trigger is wide and "textured" too.

[@marcomoreno8188]

I love the python , all the way from Chicago 😝

[@stever8776]

The S&W 357 Magnum, later model 27 were available with the 3 T's. 1) Target Hammer, wide and beautifully checked 2) Target Trigger- Wide with just the right serrations. Made for Single Action shooting 3) Target Sights on the Registered 357 Magnums you could choose any front sight you wanted including Gold bead. The 3 T's add value $ to these guns. Other S&W revolvers were also available with the 3 T's

[@raymondjones8]

The MR 73 & the Korth combat are the finest 357 revolvers ever produced: you can put 50,000 rounds of 357 through either revolver, and still get 1 inch groups at 100 yds. Not the slightest cone damage, nor barrel damage to either of these guns. These revolvers were designed as weapons of war, which is why there’re so tough, so durable, and so accurate. When it comes to build quality, reliability, and accuracy, these two revolvers have no equal, they really don’t. I love the early Pythons, the 686 plus, the model 19, 29, GP 100 too, beautiful guns... but if I had to go to war with any of the guns mentioned here, it has to be the MR 73, or the Korth, as both are proven to take countless rounds of 357 with no discernible affect. With all due respect, you put 50,000 full magnum loads through any other revolver, and they’d be a piece of junk at the finish, most of the gun would need replacing. With the MR 73, and the Korth, you’d never know, which is why they’re the finest of all😎 I still can’t decide between the two🤭❤️❤️❤️

[@robertlevy105]

No you can’t.

[@quaxenleaf]

From an old hand gunner I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in assembling this list …and enduring the comments section! The Korth is reminiscent of the python, etc and is new to me - I’ll have to look it up. Thanks for good info, and your no BS presentation. You earned my subscription!

[@taofledermaus]

Now it's TOO loud! Oh wait, there's a volume control, never mind.

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

How did you come up with your name taofledermaus?

[@taofledermaus]

TAO was a clan I was in, and Fledermaus was from The Tick, a goofy character in the cartoon.

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

+TAOFLEDERMAUS Thanks for the answer, I forgot all about the tick! lol

[@LYLEWOLD]

Spooooooooooooooonnnnnnn!! my sis's favorite character from the tick was Bi-Polar Bear.

[@slippinggnome]

interesting tidbit re. fledermaus: in Tim Burton's 1989 Batman it's the opera Bruce Wayne goes to see with his parents before they are murdered.

[@JoJoJoker]

“The last video had a lot of complaints by people who don’t own extremely rare pistols.”

[@DorianeRoars]

As a French guy it's hard to put a hand on one of these guns in a lifetime, but when i was in the Army, i had the luck to shoot the MR73, and i've never felt something like that with a handgun. It's just perfection to me. I would love to shoot the Colt Python or the S&W Registered Magnum

[@nonoyobeezewax9527]

I've always been very partial to the .357's, and like the way you presented your favorites. Good video man.

[@RefreshingDietDrPepper]

And here I thought you wanted to update the list to include a Rohm. Such a shame that you can't appreciate the beautiful sound of crunching and splintering plastic with every double-action trigger pull.

[@Docsjeff]

RefreshingDietDrPepper Ha-Lol a ROHM!!!! May as well be an RG! and that’s not an acronym for “Really Great” Lol

[@CurtisL8.3066]

and the feel of hot lead shavings on your hand out of the side of the forcing cone. That’s not pain. That’s QUALITY

[@daryloliver2351]

Love my 6 inch Dan & Wesson

[@expliteronboom3075]

Love this guy's humor and no-apology stance!

[@johnnybryant5880]

I want All of Them. The Colt Python is Amazing!

[@codyshowalter7128]

That’s the one I want cabellas has a used one but they want 2300🤦🏻‍♂️ for a revolver

[@floydvaughn836]

@@codyshowalter7128 Colt has done a reboot. But it's still a hyped up piece of crap. Pretty gun, but get yourself a Smith.

[@50gary]

I have the Manurhin MR73 best of all revolvers, IMO The double action is so good, (and the DA is adjustable) for me it's loud jewelry.

[@incrediblehullk2373]

Glad someone appreciates history of immortal classics

[@benjamindanielsen5204]

I've always wanted to get my hands on an MR73, though I'd be happy to just even see one in person.

[@robdavis1248]

Thumbs up just for owning that Colt.

[@stever8776]

I love top 5s. It's great to see someone elses favorites! Thanks to Skeeter Skelton's writings in Shooting Times, I had to have a S&W 27 with a 5" barrel. It is one of my favorite firearms.👍

[@jakestree1892]

love my ruger security 6 357 its built tough

[@sethtenrec6476]

jakestree1 me too, got mine in about '70-71. My gf loves it for .38 special, its mass soaks up any recoil.

[@jackdundon2261]

Fyi: Claud Dallas used a swcurity 6 in his gun fight in 1981. (He read books on topics like "there is no second place in a gun fight".)

[@conroypawgmail]

I usually have little to no regrets when I give up a firearm. The Ruger Security Six is one of my few regrets. Newer isn't always better.

[@stevetyler6522]

I have had my Security Six since 1978. Still love it.

[@paulbranstine4925]

Mine was built in 76 and says built in the two hundredth year of liberty

[@PassionOld]

Thanks for the MR73 ^^ It is still produced today :)

[@kergad007]

Yes. But the manufacturer now is Chapuis, still in France.

[@GS-xt8fu]

love the MR73 as well. I like your list and opinion. It varies from mine but you said, this is my opinion. The 73 and the python are on my list at the top. Thanks.

[@robertsahinbas4071]

Pretty informative video, I saw a few revolvers there I’ve never seen before. I’ll still take my model 19 loaded with federal 125 grain 357.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

There's a reason it's called the combat masterpiece.

[@ironmanozz]

Thanks for showing us these awesome guns. Screw the haters. If it weren't for your vids most of us would never see these fine pieces.

[@ericwhitlow7364]

That Korth is beautiful.

[@sharkbiteleft2651]

I agree...no doubt.

[@canabox7112]

It’s not $3500 beautiful

[@jasonrogers6454]

@@canabox7112 Easily worth it, IMO.

[@svenfigueroa312]

Cana box well, nowadays almost any python is selling for $2-3k, so...

[@ironphoenix5145]

Beautiful but over priced. In my book there is no such thing as a handgun that costs $4000.

[@altongrimes]

Fascinating and well done. My dad had a nickel plated Colt Python when he was still alive. When I go back east, maybe it will still be there.

[@mothusimaake1566]

This is an exceptional list.

[@trefod]

Number one and two are breathtaking guns. The Manurhin definitely has more... Soul? than the Korth. But they are both achingly beautiful pieces. I am so glad the 686 didn't feature at the top, I hate it when the internet is wrong and has to be corrected.

[@georgegonzalez-rivas3787]

This might be the most intelligent, thought-out, and impressive 'best of' video I've ever watched. Congratulations on an excellent review with valuable insights.

[@gilanbarona9814]

Good choices. I could tell you the Manurhin is often overlooked and underrated. In a join op with some colleagues from French GIGN in the 90s, their CO had a Manurhin and swore by it. Would not trade it for anything.

[@al01100]

Those may well be the most durable .357's ever made.

[@kergad007]

I think MR73 is the best revolver in the world.

[@gilanbarona9814]

@@kergad007 I agree.

[@darrenkvernum5410]

You did fine! but slow down you talk like the building is on fire 🔥

[@khalilabukabeer815]

Remind me of John on food wishes 😂

[@FL-Kman]

Haha slow the video down by .25

[@Mrdtruck88]

I will get one of the current Korth 357's. Those are so well made and robust. Until then, I shall continue shooting my Ruger GP 100. Yes, the trigger pull in DA is heavy as hell, but the gun is a well made tank for the common American.

[@AlexCP2394]

Good list. I wish Colt still made their double action revolvers. I have a 6" Colt Trooper MkIII, 1971 produced, that I absolutely love shooting. The bluing isn't quite as nice as the Python but it still looks better than most current production bluing.

[@conroypawgmail]

Colt Troopers are great revolvers, and they are priced reasonably, unlike the Pythons. I would gladly take a Trooper as my regular range shooter and leave my Pythons in the safe.

[@stever8776]

Too bad Colt couldn't keep their financial house in order. They made some great guns.

[@jalan8171]

Another Colt revolver worthy of honorable mention is THE .357 Magnum also built on the I Frame- a poor man's Python without the lug barrel but same trigger mechanism. Another one of those guns I never should of traded off.

[@k_enn]

Colt is back to making revolvers. They reintroduced the King Cobra in 2019, and it is a nice, smooth action. In 2" or 3" barrel, it makes for a good carry gun, and 4" target is nice. Just in 2020 they reintroduce the Python. They are a decent gun (after the initial production glitch), but are not a nice or smooth as the old Pythons. Can't address the accuracy of the new Python, but the old ones were one of the most accurate revolvers.

[@ogconradmurray1510]

I just brought one myself can't wait to take it to the range

[@NothingMaster]

You are to be commended for having the guts to name your selection. That’s the best anyone of us could do anyway, especially on a highly subjective topic like this one. Forget about what others might like or not; do your own number and more power to you. 👊🏻

[@juw6197]

I am French, and the MR73 is a Best revolver! Of the world! 😆 Good vidéo

[@Prussia_is_not_yet_lost.]

The Ruger GP100 357 mag should be included...

[@conroypawgmail]

No doubt the GP100 is a good revolver... just not in the same class as his list. Hand-made craftsmanship seemed to be the deciding factor of what made the list. The GP100 is like other Ruger products, manufactured from machined cast steel, pressed, polished, fitted, and finished by a machine, and maybe a technician.

[@donraptor6156]

Why?

[@Gunflingergarage]

I loved it! There are at least 3 revolvers on this video that I have never seen. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@castloader1715]

This is one of the few videos on KZbin that I keep coming back and watching. I love that you dry fire them all and shoot a few rounds as well. It just feels like we're chilling on the range. Thanks for the great video.

[@terrycastor8299]

Very informative. I'd not heard of several of these. Thank you for educating me. Hey, it's your channel. Who cares what other "experts" think? I do agree you talk a tad fast, but if one listens fast, we all arrive at the same place at the same time! Lol

[@DirkDeadeye]

I got triggered a little, as a Ruger/Dan Wesson fan, but I mean, its your opinion man, and that's a really good list. And let's be honest, Rugers are great guns, like a Corolla is a great car, they will probably outlive you, but that doesn't mean they should be put on a pedestal. Dan Wessons are well made, and fantastic shooters, but you gotta tighten the lug to ensure cylinder gap every so often, and it seems people threw away their extra barrels and shrouds because I can't find any of them with the gun, or without it. Also, I'm gonna look up that Korth, that thing looks awesome. And I love that cylinder release, that's a fantastic idea.

[@willywonka4340]

@DirkDeadeye Kinda makes one wonder if Willie Korth was a southpaw, him having that cylinder release on the right side on all of his revos as opposed to the left side of the frame like Manurhin, S&W, Colt, et al. It takes a southpaw to know another lol...

[@Not_on_u_tub]

I have the Dan Wesson 744. It is a wonderful and practical gun. The Dan Wesson revolver line was/is great. But, they don't touch the old 5 screw S&Ws in quality and beauty. The others listed are on a different level all together. The list was as expected. Number 5 could be argued among various prewar (WWII) Colt and S&W revolvers, such as the Triple-lock and 38/44 Target Outdoorsman. Still, a call has to be made at some point.

[@Ballenxj]

Well, I just learned something. I was not aware of either the Korth, or the S&W Registered Magnum, and I really like revolvers. I think this video deserves a thumbs up.

[@jalan8171]

Until the arrival of the S&W .44 magnum (M29), gun expert Elmer Keith viewed the Registered .357 Magnum as that company's finest product along with the .44 Spl. Hand Ejector known as the Triple Lock.

[@bev8200]

Best gun channel of all time. We miss you

[@mattc.7411]

I learned a few things and I think your list is pretty much what I might have chosen. Thanks for the great video

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

I'm still waiting for Glock to release a polymer revolver

[@Player_Review]

Probably one of the seven signs of the apocalypse, though I haven't read the bible recently.

[@Verkili]

That'll come after they make their polymer 1911.

[@smellycrackerboxx4439]

Verkili don't for get the polymer ak

[@Crlarl]

Striker-fired, polymer-frame, high-capacity Glock revolver.

[@678friedbed]

Carl Siemens a striker fired revolver would be awesome.

[@twightconley4558]

"I agree with your last comment, your choice is a fine choice, not necessarily the best: costly but not practical for everyday application!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamodell8634]

Python, Korth and Manurhin are for me. The craftsmanship is excellent.

[@jeanmartox3570]

Super vidéo bravo pour cette véracité !!

[@kevinsmith948]

For me it’s the colt python. Unfortunately $ was an issue so I got a colt trooper III. It’s not equal to my dream revolver, but it’s never let me down Great video.

[@politicallyunreliable4985]

That was a good list and an informative video. Thank you.

[@Santos.Sarmento]

Surprisingly serious list!

[@fridgemagnett]

I never tire of looking at the Shooting Master. ... and the Registered Magnum.

[@bigearsarecutejamesallen4766]

I learned to shoot a handgun when I was about 11. I learned using my Uncle's Colt 1911. I loved that thing! I think I was 12 when he, my dad and I went to an outdoor range. This time It was a Colt Python that I fired. After the second round, my forehead hurt and I saw blue and I couldn't hear my dad and my uncle talking. This would have been around 1975. We didn't use eye/ear protection back then. Or seatbelts when in the car. I digress. Oh, and Mom and Dad would smoke in the car while the three of us kids would slide around as the car would go around corners. Once in a while, my dad would drink a beer while driving and smoking, with the five of us in the car, with nobody using seat belts. Sorry for the tangent; things were just different back then, is my point. After firing two rounds from that Python I placed it on the bench and walked away. I didn't even touch a .357 until 30 years later when I fired one over the holidays in 2015. Now I want a Python!

[@yojimbo6879]

Just subbed because of all the butthurt you've inspired! Great video.

[@ianpalmer6105]

Yojimbo 68 and

[@outwhitu08]

Now looking for a korth and a mr73, thanks for posting, good video !

[@jamespearson3716]

I've got a colt super trooper mk 3 made in 1979 and still runs and looks like new love it

[@richardpearce7387]

Made me look at revolvers differently, thank you. Constructive criticism: don't acknowledge the airsoft CoD SO reenacter trolls... They may start thinking of themselves as people.

[@palerider7171]

Thanks for putting out a well thought out list. It seems many opining don't realize the firearms for like the Manurhin where designed from the ground up to digest a steady diet of full bore .357. You shouldn't do that with a K frame Smith! To the fanboys, if your going to disagree that fine, please list your argument in an intelligent manner and you may convince some of your point of view. For example " The Manurhin is out of the reach of most of us financially, a more affordable choice should be.... " If all you can do is talk like a Scandinavian goat breeder then please go back to breeding goats and let the rest of us discuss firearms. Thanks

[@nottarealname6853]

It is the compromise I guess when you don't have as much money. I wouldn't feel comfortable putting thousands of hot loads through a $400 revolver but I would feel nervous putting any round through a $4000 one. The latter would be more of an investment then a luxury item for me. Like a man with a Porsche it spends most of its days in the garage while he goes to town everyday with his beat-up 20th century pickup truck.

[@palerider7171]

The Manurhin was used by the French police as their service firearm and they put thousands of rounds through them without issues ... I would have no problem using it as it is one of the strongest revolvers.Btw you can less than pristine examples for $600-$900 when you can find them.

[@betaich]

It is even used today by the group d'intervention (don't pin me down on the spelling) which is a special anti terrorist unit.

[@willywonka4340]

"Scandinavian goat breeder" , now that's original!

[@looseballs1966]

The newest model 66 will digest all the full house 357 you want and it's a k frame, I also have a 1966 model 19 that was my uncles when he was a cop, and that thing is still fine, and it's had a truck load of warm to hot 357 run through it with no issues.

[@najeebhussain7530]

686 3” is the holy grail of revolvers IMO

[@phukyoo7205]

Wait WHUT ... No 686?!?! What you been smokin' son?? ;)

[@jwim3969]

I’m with you the 686 is the best .357 money can buy.

[@malachimatcho7583]

He didn’t forget. He stated at the start of this video that the S&W’s wouldn’t be on this list.

[@STM1066]

The pre lock 686’s are amazing but modern Smith’s are completely inferior to Manurhin and classic Smith’s

[@Calibear7.62]

The Korth Combat is a beautiful revolver and would easily be my pick for number one.

[@TheOsfania]

Good list. I'd switch the top two, but not arguments on any of them. Well done!

[@TheRunningComedian]

When my grandfather worked as a narc in LA during the 70's, he carried a colt python

[@douglasgault2578]

I have to agree on the. Colt Python and Combat loved them both. I cryed when the Python was stolen years ago.

[@antoniobarreto3051]

Wonderful choice. I never heard about some of them, but very interisting background story. Enjoy your description of the firearms. God bless.

[@SM-bw6go]

Great review. Proud to be French and Alsacian.

[@difmasika6858]

Il vous en faut peu.

[@PaulBd78]

@@difmasika6858 Vilain

[@difmasika6858]

@@PaulBd78 Je le concède mais mes jeux de mains sont dignes du noble art.

[@PaulBd78]

@@difmasika6858 Hahaha je la retiens celle-ci

[@ShootAUT]

That is one sweet collection.

[@manatarmstheweaponcabaret]

Yes, I absolutly agree with you 100% that the Manurhin MR 73 is the best revolver in the world. Also I can just agree with the rest of the ranking. Im happy that you also have a Manurhin MR 73 Sport in that good condition. Nice Video bro.

[@not-a-theist8251]

this old colt looks ridiculously amazing. Love the style of that time. IDK there is just something about revolvers from that time

[@Salamander6969]

This was a very interesting video and I must say I like the Manhurin the best too

[@mynamemcgregor]

Great list , I love your number 1 ( I wanted one since the 1980s) & 4 picks. Personally my sidearm of choice was a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman with some real nice non standard features that were either added by the NY State Police or by Smith & Wesson. It was orginally issued by New York State Police and is is marked 'NYSP' and I purchased it in 1985 as my sidearm for my firearms training at the police academy 1985.

[@stevefarris9433]

Got my S&W 357 Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman in 1962. Best handgun I have ever owned. Quality weapon.

[@waratahdavid696]

Very enjoyable video, great pace, smooth delivery. And exposed me to some less common, interesting handguns.

[@johnroberts6695]

The Ruger *Security-Six* and *S&W 686* both deserve some recognition in this area. The Ruger is the first .357 to be made with a modular design. Despite its price and the size of its forcing cone, the Security-Six also is made to digest tens of thousands of rounds without frame distortion or forcing cone erosion. And the S&W 686 is the finest production .357 ever made, and it was designed to eat the Colt Python's breakfast day in and day out. Hell, when was the last time _you_ ever saw a Korth revolver on a dealer's shelf? Eh?

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

This guy is just showing off the ones he owns not making an actual "best" list. He'd have put the Ruger GP100 in there if he was.

[@lujan1701]

You introduced me to the Korth and Manurin and now I'm obsessed with the idea of owning at least one of them: thanks.

[@mtkoslowski]

Well, I’m quite pleased with myself, picking the top 3!

[@nightyeyes3771]

You redeemed yourself by placing the MR73 on your list. That is why I wont beat you up about not putting the 686 in your lineup. Great job.

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Going to have to settle for my Dan Wesson and gp100 ruger🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@mikemiller4169]

love my GP100

[@stevenbreck1252]

Dan Wesson and Gp100 ruger are my Picks

[@tumbleweed-life]

SETTLE !! you have two of the best, I love my go-100

[@jasonstone7761]

Out of the box, the Colt Python is the best 357 Mag ever made.

[@Vares65]

You've fired every 357 Mag ever made?

[@donraptor6156]

I have one purchased in 1972

[@michaelstratton6701]

I have a colt trooper mk4, love it, it was my father's, I miss him, and I still have the pistol, it's in excellent condition

[@conroypawgmail]

"Some worry that they'll break or go out of timing, if you look at them funny." (You just earned a subscriber.) No! The Colt Python doesn't even need a reason to break or go out of timing. I know from first hand experience. (I own two.) I look at them funny, just to taunt them, then I feed them nothing but .38 special. I agree with your list, for the most part. I can't argue against it, although I differ from some of your choices. Your reasons are sound and quantifiable. The one thing, that I think that most people, including yourself, would agree to: We will not see the likes of those levels of hand-craftsmanship again in today's modern handguns / revolvers, even if you get a performance custom pistol from Colt, Smith & Wesson, Les Baer, Wilson Combat, etc. Those days are long gone.

[@trajah]

The Rhino fell short on which of your criterias? Just curious. Otherwise great video, that Korth looks almost as good as the Python, really close!

[@paullytle246]

Trajah build quality not bad but no korth

[@preppinainteasy9965]

The rhino has absolutely no recoil well compare it to a 22lr shootin38and 22mag shooting 357 thats why all other N frames and redhawk,686s ,has just set for a while...oh did I mention u can drive nails with it,accurate monster...but u did notice he showed it first and the longest....lol

[@MBCGRS]

Enjoyed this very much. Just love revolvers. Do a 44 Mag top 5....

[@arturoerickson1799]

Wow. Thank you for posting all these revolvers I have never heard of. There truly are some significant and well made guns out there. Miroku of Japan used to make a pretty decent 38.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I really appreciate the stuff Miroku is putting out in the Browning and Winchester brands.

[@45auto82]

Great content! Loved the comparison. Real world. Saw in the beginning two of my fav 9mm’s, a Browning Hi-Power, and an HK P7M8 with Nils grips! I have both, and I love the wood grips on my HK. Both are VERY accurate, at 17 yards I can pick a 1” spot on any target and hit it nearly every time with either gun. Loads of fun. Thanks for making these vids!

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Excellence in firearm reviews. Great work!

[@bradclem6226]

S&W 686 combat magnum ain't no slouch.accurate.and never hiccuped on me.

[@panzerkami2381]

Too bad this is not the "5 no slouch revolvers that never hickups" list then.

[@circuitprotector8693]

i have the distinguished combat magnum with 8 3/8th" barrel. it has the dial adjust front sight. i really can't imagine wanting anymore out of a gun.

[@purdysanchez]

These are fantastic reviews. It's great to see someone knowledgeable and passionate making KZbin videos

[@thakori]

Great choices, beautiful revolvers.

[@SQUAREHEAD64]

Great video! Thank you! … I agree with everything in the video, I just can’t believe how pathetic human beings are, to start arguing about one person’s personal opinion. People love to hate, just as much as they love to love, maybe more. Humanity is in a sad state… Keep up the good work with more videos my good brother!

[@uomosenzanomo6465]

Ghost in the Shell flashbacks everytime I see a Mateba....

[@AF-O6]

You’re a connoisseur of the bespoke and esoteric. There can never be a better top 5 list...at least not until you start collecting double rifles.

[@mdlahey3874]

Fascinating and highly original video, thank you! I realize time is usually at a premium, but I would love to hear a bit more about availability, since I'm embarrassed to admit, I've heard of exactly one of your favorites before! 🤷🏻‍♂️